Pre-start festivities in Travemünde
The much-anticipated Travemünde Week is set to return from July 21st to 30th, 2023. This annual event, a combination of festival and regattas, promises a thrilling mix of sailing races, cultural events, and maritime festivities.
Sailing Regattas
The Baltic Sea will play host to numerous sailing regattas during the Travemünde Week. Some of the notable competitions include the World Championships for Formula 18, 49er Junior, 49erFX Junior, and J/22, the European Championship for O-Jolle, and various ranking regattas for German Open 12'-Dinghy, Finn Dinghy, Hobie 16, Dyas, Kielzugvogel, and Korsar. Additionally, the International German Championships for ORC Offshore Regatta, Dragon, Offshore Double Hand, and Formula Kite will take place from July 22nd to 25th and July 27th to 30th. The Sailing Champions League Final and the 1st and 2nd Segelbundesliga will take place on July 28th to 30th.
Cultural Programme
As evening falls, the festival atmosphere on land comes alive with music and dance. The Festival Stage in the Brüggmann Garden will feature a diverse lineup, including Michael Schulte, Westfalia Big Band, Travemünde Shanty Choir, Abba Fever, Jessica Lynn & Band, and Meny Wappler Swingtett, among others. The Gipsey Village on the Strandpromenade will host performances by the Meny Wappler Swingtett, Anthony Bauer jr., The Blue Circle, Swing Gipsy Rose, Stardust & Randolph Rose, and more, although specific dates are yet to be announced.
The Slowdown Stage in BeachBay Priwall will offer a varied programme, with acts such as The BayBand, Leticia Bienvenido Latinoamerica, Murphy Smith & Band, and planetbod performing. The dance program is expanded by a diverse stage program on the König Pilsener Stage at the North Pier, featuring German pop, folk-pop, and rock party classics.
Food and Leisure
The culinary offerings at the Travemünde Week cater to a variety of tastes, with options ranging from exotic Indian cuisine to food trucks, fries, sausages, and more. Shopping and relaxation are the focus at the northern end of the festival area during the Travemünde Week.
Dance Courses
For those eager to learn, various dance courses are offered at the Dance Palace at the Ferry Terminal in July, including West Coast Swing, Disco Fox, and Tango.
The Children's Play Area
The Brüggemann Garden hosts a large children's play area during the Travemünde Week, providing entertainment for the younger visitors.
For the most up-to-date and detailed schedule for music, dance, and regatta races specifically for July 21–30, 2023, it is recommended to visit the official Travemünde Week website or event programs released by the organisers. The Instagram accounts hint at ongoing festival activities but do not detail specific dates and times.
- The home-and-garden area, Brüggemann Garden, will transform into a vibrant hub for entertainment during the Travemünde Week, where the children's play area will captivate the younger visitors, and the Festival Stage will host an eclectic mix of music acts such as Michael Schulte, Westfalia Big Band, and Meny Wappler Swingtett.
- Beyond sailing regattas on the Baltic Sea, the Travemünde Week offers an engaging cultural programme, with dance courses offered at the Dance Palace, and stages like the Slowdown Stage in BeachBay Priwall, the King Pilsener Stage at the North Pier, and the Gipsey Village on the Strandpromenade catering to a variety of music tastes, from Swing and Shanty to Pop, Rock, and Latin.
- The lifestyle experience at the Travemünde Week extends beyond sailing races and entertainment, with a diverse array of food options available, shopping opportunities, and a leisurely atmosphere at the northern end of the festival area, providing relaxation and variety to all visitors.
